Orla
Wraithshade Orla
Orla, the Wraithshade of the Court of Long Shadows, embodies the fading light and creeping shadows of the autumnal dusk. As an Autumn Eladrin, she possesses an ethereal beauty that is both haunting and melancholic. Her skin is pale, tinged with the soft gold of fallen leaves, and her piercing amber eyes glow faintly, like embers barely clinging to life in a dying fire. Her features are sharp and graceful, though much of her face is concealed beneath a deep hood and a veil of shadowy, semi-transparent fabric that shrouds the lower half of her visage.
Her hooded cloak is woven from shadows and the dim hues of twilight, shifting subtly as though it were alive with the essence of dusk itself. Intricate, leaf-like embroidery in black and gold adorns the edges of her garments, catching the light in faint, fleeting glimmers. Her movements are fluid and almost silent, as if the shadows themselves part to ease her passage. She carries a staff carved from dark wood, its surface etched with runes of obscuration and travel, which aids her in navigating the unseen paths of The Feywild.
As the Court's Guide and Master of Obscure Routes, Orla holds unparalleled knowledge of the hidden ways, shadowy paths, and secret trods that wind through the Feywild and beyond. She is the one called upon when the Court of Long Shadows must move unseen or when its members must traverse realms unnoticed. Her connection to these shadowed routes is supernatural; she can sense paths invisible to others and has an innate understanding of how to manipulate them to her advantage. Under her guidance, those who follow her may step into darkness in one place and emerge miles away, their journey veiled from watchful eyes.
Despite her role as a guide, Orla is an enigmatic and solitary figure. She speaks sparingly, her words measured and laden with cryptic wisdom, often carrying layers of meaning that are not immediately apparent. Her presence is accompanied by an aura of quiet unease, as though the shadows cling more tightly to her than they should, and whispers seem to follow her wherever she goes. Those who travel with her are often left with a lingering sense of having glimpsed something beyond the veil, though they cannot quite remember what.
Orla’s loyalty to the Court of Long Shadows is unquestionable, and her methods, while inscrutable, are always in service of its interests. She is trusted implicitly by the court’s ruler, who values her ability to traverse and manipulate the shadowy routes that grant the court its mysterious edge. Some say she has an innate connection to the shadows themselves, as if she were part wraith, able to step between worlds and move unseen by any light.
Though she exudes an air of detachment, there is a quiet sorrow that clings to Orla, a wistful melancholy tied to the fading beauty of autumn and the secrets she carries. To journey with Orla is to walk the line between light and shadow, to step into the unknown with only the faint glimmer of her amber eyes to guide the way. She is both a beacon and a mystery, the Wraithshade of the Court of Long Shadows, the keeper of paths known to none but her.
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Female
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Feminine
Eyes
Soft blue-gray
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Unknown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white
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